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Simon Lock

Simon Lock

Simon joined Law.com International in June 2019 after finishing his degree in investigative journalism at City, University of London. His areas of focus include legal tech, insurance, and intellectual property. [email protected]

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October 01, 2020 | International Edition

Linklaters Partner Duo Quit To Launch London Finance Boutique

The new firm will focus on international financial transactions.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

October 01, 2020 | International Edition

Ince Axes 50 Staff In Latest Cost-Cutting Drive

The redundancies have affected fee-earners as well as support staff, the firm told shareholders.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 30, 2020 | International Edition

Osborne Clarke Embroiled in Multi-Million Pound Negligence Battle With FTSE 100 Duo

The two property development giants claim Osborne Clarke failed to advise them correctly on a property options agreement.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

September 30, 2020 | International Edition

Eight-Lawyer DWF Madrid Team Quits To Launch Boutique

The team set up their own employment law boutique this month, less than a year after the DWF and RCD merger.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

September 29, 2020 | International Edition

Ince Mulls Office Downsize As Gateley Set to Return Salaries to Full

Gateley also confirmed it has made use of the U.K. government's tax deferral scheme.

By Simon Lock

3 minute read

September 28, 2020 | International Edition

Charles Russell Speechlys Elects Head of Private Client as Senior Partner

The firm has also appointed a new non-executive director to sit on its advisory council.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 28, 2020 | International Edition

Mishcon Strikes Back With London Litigation Hire From US Firm

It comes after the firm lost two disputes partners to U.K. rivals earlier this month.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 28, 2020 | International Edition

Ince Launches New Europe Base With Local Firm Takeover

It is the firm's first office launch in nearly 18 months, when it opened in Gibraltar.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read

September 25, 2020 | International Edition

Over Half of Top UK Law Firm Partners Attended Private School, Research Finds

The study, done in collaboration with 10 leading law firms, found that lawyers from lower socio-economic backgrounds took a year and a half longer on average to reach the partnership.

By Simon Lock

4 minute read

September 23, 2020 | International Edition

DWF Advocacy Heads Quit The Firm

They are the latest exits from the firm, which earlier in the year undertook a cost-cutting programme which saw a number of departures.

By Simon Lock

2 minute read